resonant

adjective

ˈre-zə-nənt How to pronounce resonant (audio)
Definition of resonantnext
as in ringing
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones the orator's resonant voice filled the hall

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Recent Examples of resonant Meanwhile, Burberry unveiled a hyper-British, globally resonant campaign, A Good Sport, leaning on a cast of national and international names. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 16 July 2026 According to the band, Marrow Deep explores those themes through some of the most emotionally resonant and adventurous music of its career. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 13 July 2026 Their algorithms reward simplistic, inflammatory, emotionally resonant content over complexity, nuance, and rigor. — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026 Wyman’s solid bass line and Watts’s drums give the song an especially resonant groove. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for resonant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resonant
  1. ringing
  2. vibrant
  3. round
  4. sonorous
  5. reverberant
  6. powerful
  7. loud
Adjective
  • The murder mystery has so far flown under the radar, despite having Emmy winner Tatiana Maslany as the lead, but just received a ringing endorsement from author extraordinaire Stephen King.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 25 June 2026
  • About a dozen other Republican backers of the Iran war either declined or did not respond to requests for interviews or comment—hardly a ringing endorsement of their president’s negotiating prowess.
    — Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
Definition of ringing
Adjective
  • Add a burst of brightness to a quieter color scheme by way of vibrant shoes like the chartreuse wedges above.
    — Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Chili is molly-whopped into a substantive dish of various beans, bell peppers and tomatoes served with a vibrant sauce of yogurt, avocado, cucumber and lime.
    — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of vibrant
Adjective
  • Archer Aviation has completed a piloted round-trip flight between Salinas Municipal Airport and Monterey Regional Airport, adding another real-world demonstration as the company prepares to launch commercial air taxi operations later this year.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Traditional lazy Susans only work on round tables -- enter The Lazy Susan Revolution, a patented system designed specifically for long, rectangular and oval tables, bringing every dish within reach of every guest.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of round
Adjective
  • Assuming the role of a human clapper, Holzinger struck its lip again and again, sending a sonorous peal across the Biennale grounds.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 24 June 2026
  • In addition to his film, TV and theater work, Yun has also narrated a ton of Korean documentaries over the years thanks to his sonorous voice.
    — Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Definition of sonorous
Adjective
  • Other halls may have a richer, more reverberant acoustic, although Disney’s is still uncommonly fine.
    — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
  • But let your mind wander, and Carlile and Doran’s digital wrangling blurs into a colorful, reverberant hum.
    — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026
Definition of reverberant
Adjective
  • So the Armani Beauty team took the time to build a present, long-lasting, powerful scent.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • This formula is light as a feather and hydrating, sort of like a hyaluronic acid serum that’s powerful yet quick to sink into the skin.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of powerful
Adjective
  • On Wednesday, a loud explosion was heard near a vessel 95 nautical miles (around 109 miles) southeast of Aden, Yemen.
    — Todd Symons, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Whether Ackman’s diagnosis holds up against the city’s own housing data remains contested, but as Mamdani’s rent freeze takes effect, the fight over who’s to blame for New York’s affordability squeeze is only getting louder.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of loud

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